I really shouldn't have

[phenson]

I was in the LGS yesterday looking for some ammo (I Swear) and something shiny caught my attention out the corner of my eye. It was a very neglected
specimen if I had ever seen one. The finish was very dull from having been stored in a holster. It was also wearing a rubber monogrip. When I opened the action, it was so full of crud, it would hardly function. After some high level negotiations, I walked out with it for $399.23. The rest of the afternoon was spent applying elbow grease and playing grip rodeo. Took me 3 or 4 hours to get it cleaned up and functioning properly but I think it was worth it. I've walked away from deals thinking that I'd payed way too much for something I've really wanted in the past. Every now and then though I walk into something when I least expect it. That's why I keep looking I guess. What do you all think?

 

[wheelman44]

Looks like you got it 50% off

 

[bigmoose]

Wow...I think you got a great deal. The grips compliment the nickel finish. Well done.

 

[JAREDSHS]

Sweet. Now go out and shoot it.

 

[long colt frazier]

I think you did very well. Grip rodeo,I like that

 

[oldafsp]

Ya done good son....

Right purty piece o' iron.

 

[dnonac]

And that is a homerun if I ever saw one! Congrats!

The only thing it really needs is some time down in Texas! Send her to me and I'll take care of it.
Craig...

 

[mkk41]

The light grips really make look good!

 

[Art Doc]

I think the dealer paid you $100 an hour to clean it.

 

[Dennis The B]

That is a steal @ $400. I'd take 'em all day at that price.

Enjoy it! Your effort should really pay off.

 

[fyimo]

Congrats on the purchase and it cleaned up really well. Like others have said I think you stole it or got paid well for your time cleaning it.

 

[phenson]

Come to think of it, that's the second nice nickel revolver I've gotten a deal on at that shop. I got the 6" Model 57 there about a year ago at a pretty good price as well.

 

[Loy Loyola]

great find, congrats! This is a testament to elbow grease!

 

[TAROMAN]

Looks like your Christmas came early this year!

 

[H Richard]

Can you give us the name of that shop!

 

[Yoters]

I guess I am green but, LGS?

 

[phenson]

Local Gun Shop or Local Gun Store

 

[steamloco76]

It doesn't happen all that often, the great felling you get when you spot that firearm diamond in the rough and turn it into a gem! Nice score and good job on the clean-up. Time to take it to the range.

 

[NE450No2]

I think you got an excellent deal.

 

[glenncal1]

!!Show Off!! Great score. A nice 29 for 4 bills is a score whether nickle, blue or even stainless. Good job on the cleaning, what polish did you use>